Peopling EP

Here's another pretty interesting EP from Peopling which I found on my inbox last week. Peopling is a solo project by a noise-rock artist from Brooklyn, NY. It has 6 track loaded with delicious noise going on all over the place. Now if you don't dig noise or if you're not ready for a new taste then this is not for you. But hey, it's not bad to try this up for a fresh start. Each songs has its different texture and sound element that you should check out. Peopling EP is also available in iTunes.



Visit: Peopling on Bandcamp

Legarda

A friend asked me, "How come you haven't heard of Legarda?" And I asked the same thing to myself. Well, I missed all the chances to watch any of their shows, and I only get to see them via facebook newsfeeds. I thank Youtube and Crapsalad Videos for this. You can hear the emotion coming out of the song, somewhat moving and might even give you goosebumps. Expect a wall of noise - some melancholy and some distorted. I was into it right away, but then again.. this kind of music is right up in my alley.
Watch and listen, let them sweep you off your feet..



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Blend:er –Cinematic Experimental Electronic Music

How did you start in making electronic music?


As Orbital said, “Electronic music is like garage punk, you use what you got.” When I started dabbling in electronic music production, I just used available resources. I started with tape decks and cassette recorders back in the 90’s. I tried recording interesting sounds, noise manipulation and overdubbing. Then I eventually created music projects using 4-track recorders, drum machines, synthesizers and computers.

Why the name Blend:er?

To connote mind-transporting and soul-stirring sonic concoctions. I also wanted to adopt a name that will capture the whole electronic music production. The intention is to highlight the experimentation involved, the process of putting different sonic elements, the tweaking of parameters, and wondering how it will sound. For me that is the majesty of trial and error in experimental electronic music. There is a thrill in what you can discover and produce. Somehow, it is also like blending beautiful errors.

What is your favorite gear?

My Roland SH-101 synth! Definitely! It is a vintage monophonic analog synthesizer. It is amazing! It is very intuitive. It can produce a wide range of sound structures and textures when you tweak and play it. Some say that only a few people own a Roland Sh-101 in the Philippines. It is quite rare and hard to find. It is a collector’s item already.

What are your musical abilities?
I compose and arrange all the parts in my tracks, from melody to sound processing, textures and dynamics.

Aside from electronic music production, I also play synth, guitars, bass and drums. Recently, I just bought an esoteric harp called “Suzuki Harp”. I’m learning how to play it. It looks like a typewriter at first glance. But, I really started as a guitar player. Back in the early 90’s, my brother introduced me to trash metal acts like Anthrax. He bought a drum kit and started playing drums for a trash metal band. Shortly after that, I got interested in playing guitars. Then, I also discovered bands like Led Zeppelin, Sonic Youth, Helmet and many others. At the same time I was listening to electronic acts like Orbital.

Right now, I approach the guitar more as timbral source. But I’m focusing on playing and tweaking synth, music programming and sound design. I play with a guitar sessionist who handles the guitar parts during gigs if necessary.

I’m currently looking for a violinist, cello, xylophone and a harp player, preferably based in Cavite also. If anyone is interested and want to join the fun, you can contact me via e-mail. Just send an e-mail to blender_musika@yahoo.com.

Please tell us more about your track entitled “Eudoxia Vervain’s Don’t Take your Life (Blessed the Soul Blend:er Remix)?

The original track was composed and performed by Eudoxia Vervain, a classical piano-trained solo artist. It was a song on the gravity of suicide. She said that one of her friends who heard it believes that it will help not only those who have attempted suicide, but also those who are contemplating suicide. My remix version is a mixture of classical, cinematic tension, experimental electronics, ambient noise and cut-up spoken word.

I heard that it is now being played on a net radio?

On Joko Jun Net Radio, an independent Filipino Internet radio based in Canada. Electronic music is being played every Thursday and Friday. To request the song you may send an e-mail to webmaster@jokojun.com.

By the way, I am open to collaborations and remix projects. It would be interesting to have collab/remix projects with indie pop, hardcore, shoegaze or ethereal bands. If there are also indie film makers who need soundtracks or someone to do the sound design for their film projects, they can contact me via e-mail also.

What do we expect from Blend:er?

Lately, I’ve been doing some personal tracks dedicated to my girlfriend, who is now in California. She just left last January. It is my way of transcending distance and telling how I love her. There is a nice feeling when you create music for a loved one. It is so unique and personal because it is not something that you just buy from a store.

For projects, watch out for an international compilation coming soon. Aside from gigs, I will also work with some film makers, animators and visual artists for studio projects.

I’m also planning to release an EP this year. I am thinking of creating more touching and uplifting music. I remember what some people say about Mozart and Beethoven. They say the Mozart can bring a listener to heaven, while Beethoven can bring down heaven to the listener. It would be nice to create that feeling within the context of electronic music production. It is like creating a divine connection and bringing back all the glory to God. I believe in the Parable of Talents. We are all stewards of talents and skills given to us. We have to unfold, hone it and bring something back. I wish to create tracks that would leave something to a listener, and add more to life. It is similar to a cinematic experience, like bringing in your heart and soul something for the rest of your life after listening to the music.

Thank you Blend:er! Any parting words?

Thank you very much to Overtune Project! Cheers for you! If anyone wants to learn more about electronic music, experimental noise, and sound art or if you want to check out other artists, feel free to join Electronica Manila Yahoo Groups or S.A.B.A.W. Yahoo Groups.

Check out also the gigs and events organized by S.A.B.A.W., New Media Arts Manila (NMAN), Experimentation in Sound Art Tradition (E.X.I.S.T.), Chris Manifesto of Circa 1849 and LOCALl://e! Lastly, let us keep the bayanihan spirit alive. Let us love our country and take care of the environment. Thanks again!


Link Multiply: blend:er
Link Myspace: blend:er
Location: Cavite, Philippines

Overtune Project Vol.4 : Execute Transmission

Filipino Electronica/Experimental/Ambient/Noise Music UP NOW!
Thank you so much for yer all out support, you guys are so fuken awesome!
Cheers from sky and Sheng!

CD1

Oblivion Interface 2.0
-Future Imperfect
-Total Institution (raw demo)
spazzkid
-Dreamer
-Rico Mambo 80's Kid Edit
Eggboy
-Deep Eyes
Dead Chasing Daylight
-As the Door Close
-Drops in Water
Ugong
-Lambingan
Phillip Eno
-Cold hands for a Warm Heart
-Dumplings
Evo Evolver
-Black and Red
Decay Transit
-Torn
-Terminal Drift(turmoil Mix)
Bleedingboy Soundtrack
-2 Minutes of Self-suffocation
-A Sedative for all Future Victims
Monosuitcase
-Shuriken

Link Myspace: Oblivion Interface 2.0, spazzkid, Eggboy, Dead Chasing Daylight, Ugong, Phillip Eno, Evo Evolver, Decay Transit, Bleedingboy Soundtrack, Monosuitcase
Genre: Electronica/Experimental/Shoegaze/Pop/Ambient/
Noise/Soundscape/Drum&Bass/Industrial/IDM
Overtune Project Release: 2008
Location: Manila, Davao City, Philippines/ US Based

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CD2

MoKn'O
-Install a Cat bomb in your Radio
-Subway Forest
Madness From the 7th Floor
-Fall Right In
-Shutter
FOODSHELTER&CLOTHING
-The Pharmacy (mundo mix)
-FoodNotBombs Carlins World
Names are for Tombstones
-Pyre
-Swan song Farewell (radio edit mix)
Blend:er
-Carousel
-Eudoxia Vervain's Don't Take Your Life (Bless the Soul)
Flavours and Caffeine
-Corona Borealis
-Shattered
-Hagkan (Evo Evolver VIP Mix)
Demo Lee
-Long Weekend
Greatest Forces
-r7
Aurora Borealis
-Life in Existenz (remix)


Bonus Track
Inconnu Ictu - Untitled

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Link Myspace: MoKn'O, Madness From the 7th Floor, FOODSHELTER&CLOTHING, Names are for Tombstones, Blend:er, Flavours and Caffeine, DemoLee, Greatest Forces, Aurora Borealis
Genre: Electronica/Experimental/Shoegaze/Ambient/Noise/
Drum&Bass/Trip-Hop/Goth/Electro/Rock
Overtune Project Release: 2008
Location: Manila, Cavite, Bacolod, Philippines/ US Based

Bleedingboy Soundtrack

Bleedingboy Soundtrack described his music as Noise/Experimental/Soundscape. Two of his works are included in upcoming Vol. 4 of Overtune Project. He had music collaborations with michelle alexadria vaughn "sweet embrace and a stranger" and demo lee "never-ending" [daydream, the android mix].

Overtune: Hi, How are you?

BS: Hi girl, I'm boy... want some boy? hahahaha. lol. Hi.

Overtune: Hehe. Hey I'm impressed with your works. How did you Start up making music?

BS: I started off playing with bands of different genres, till i decided to deviate. and when Sony Acidpro, was introduced to me, I just started creating something, experimenting on things... and that happened around 2004. It started out as a hobby, i wanted to make my own music for my own use and purpose, probably an outlet or something.

Overtune: When you decid to make music, what is your favorite piece of production gear?

BS: mouse and keyboard. You can do a lot with those things. We couldn't afford surface controllers, so we try to make the most out of what we had then. Now, I own a second-hand oxygen and x-session surface controller, and still. I find the mouse and keyboard better than those except for live gigs.

Overtune : Since you've been exposed to music scene, what is your particular musical skills/abilities?

BS: I played piano way way back. I play guitars as well, most of us are considered multi-instrumentalist, I've never had experience with strings (violins, cello and etc..) so i try to incorporate them more on my songs. Manipulating and trying to reproduce their sound using a standard midi note, really, really difficult.

Overtune: Wow, Is there any inspiration behind the music?

BS: Sound of music, life, your neighbor, your girlfriend, ex-girlfriend, your cat, that fly, that keeps flying back in forth on top your sthapeggi? they'll be your very inspiration. I've always wanted to make soundtracks/soundscape/noise and a bit of this and a bit of that, just to try and expand your music-making ability everyday. Like every artist, we struggle to be different each time we make something new. Lots of experimentation, not for anyone, but to challenge yourself. "Be inspired with the idea that you're trying to do something that you've never done before, not because you're trying to be heard."

Overtune: Thats true. What do we expect from future Bleedingboy soundtrack?

BS: I don't know... I'm currently doing a new album, but it's in a pending status. We'll see... Lately, my dayjob? i just don't have any time to allot.

Overtune: Looking forward to your new album. Thanks Troll for sharing us your music, story and helping us out in reaching your pals to work with us in our project. Godspeed!


Link Myspace: Myspace
Link Multiply: Multiply
Soundslike: Noise/Experimental/Soundscape
Location: Manila, Philippines